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Crime in Airedale

Airedale had 509 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 161.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 15th of 75 Wakefield areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 50% above the middle Wakefield area. Crime was up 19% on the three months before.

WF10, Wakefield · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Airedale

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161.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
15 of 75Wakefield rank1st is the highest rate
+19%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common183 in 3 months

Month by month

134 Mar 129 Apr 165 May 193 Jun 159 Jul 157 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Airedale. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence18336%
anti-social behaviour6312%
criminal damage5912%
public order469%
vehicle crime449%
shoplifting387%
theft245%
burglary163%

Airedale against Wakefield

TypeAiredale per 1,000Middle Wakefield areaChange
Violence58.244.8▲ 12%
Burglary5.14.4▲ 7%
Vehicle crime144.3▲ 100%
Anti-social behaviour2015.6▼ 2%
Theft and robbery10.28.2▲ 19%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Wheldon166▲ 7%
Castleford164.3▲ 5%
Glasshoughton161.9▲ 13%
Airedale161.8▲ 19%
Ferrybridge123.9▲ 10%
Brotherton57▲ 22%
See every Wakefield area ranked on the crime in Wakefield page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Airedale a safe area?

Airedale had about 161.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 15 of 75 Wakefield areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Airedale?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (183), followed by anti-social behaviour (63) and criminal damage (59).